French guitarist and violinist Dorado Schmitt will be joined by a cast of fiercely swinging compatriots including his son, Amati Schmitt to represent the Django Reinhart legacy at its highest level. Shows at 6:00 p.m. and 8:30 p.m.
Stacey Kent is a jazz singer in the mold of the greats. She has put her distinctive stamp on an impressive repertoire of standards over her career with the ability to communicate emotion through a nuanced and minimalist approach. Shows at 6:00 p.m. and 8:30 p.m.
FAN PIX SPECIAL EDITION! Be proud of your own, in the last six months Benny has performed in seven different countries including Japan and Israel, performed in seven major NY jazz clubs and in ten different States. Benny is a young and multi-talented Pittsburgh native and denizen of the New York Jazz scene since 2009, […]
The guitar stylings of Norman Brown will be on display as he teams up with Bobby Caldwell and Marion Meadows to bring you a holiday celebration for the whole family. Shows at 6:00 p.m. and 8:30 p.m.
The Birdland All-Stars have created new arrangements featuring the music of David Bowie and the Police, as well as Charlie Parker, Chick Corea and Herbie Hancock. Visual artist Jeremy Sutton will be touring with the group to create live art during the performance. Shows at 6:00 p.m. and 8:30 p.m.
Paquito D’Rivera defies categorization. The winner of fourteen GRAMMY Awards, he is celebrated both for his artistry in Latin jazz and his achievements as a classical composer. His numerous recordings include more than 30 solo albums. In 1988, he was a founding member of the United Nation Orchestra, a 15-piece ensemble organized by Dizzy Gillespie […]
Two-time GRAMMY Award-nominated Mindy Abair has made her mark as one of the most recognizable saxophonists in the US. Bria Skonberg mixes worldly trumpet rhythms and contemporary songwriting ability to create a sophisticated pop sound. Shows at 6:00 p.m. and 8:30 p.m.
With love, romance and his recent twentieth wedding anniversary serving as his inspiration, Brian Culbertson crafted thirteen new songs that will be released as “Colors of Love” on Valentine’s Day. The seduction begins with the first single, the amorous title track, which is a sensual R&B groove illuminated by lyrical acoustic piano melodies typical of […]
The Smithsonian Jazz Masterworks Orchestra will come together with vocalist Delores King Williams, paying tribute to Ella’s Centennial with her vocal expertise.
For more than three decades Poncho Sanchez has stirred up a fiery stew of straight-ahead jazz, gritty soul music, and infectious melodies and rhythms from a variety of Latin American and South American sources. Shows at 6:00 p.m. and 8:30 p.m.
